Effect of BCl3 dry etching on InAlN surface properties

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作者
Ren, F [1 ]
Lothian, JR [1 ]
Chen, YK [1 ]
MacKenzie, JD [1 ]
Donovan, SM [1 ]
Vartuli, CB [1 ]
Abernathy, CR [1 ]
Lee, JW [1 ]
Pearton, SJ [1 ]
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[1] UNIV FLORIDA,DEPT MAT SCI & ENGN,GAINESVILLE,FL 32611
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10.1149/1.1837092
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O646 [电化学、电解、磁化学];
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081704 ;
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Dry etched InAlN surfaces have been characterized by atomic force microscopy, current-voltage measurements, and Auger electron spectroscopy. Electron cyclotron resonance discharges of BCl3, BCl3/Ar, or BCl3/N-2 all produce nitrogen deficient surfaces that promote leakage current in rectifying metal contacts, with the BCl3/N-2 producing the least disruption of the InAlN surface properties.
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